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I did a 'double take' after winning $272,806 playing a lesser known lottery game

LOTTERY games have evolved to the point where players don't need to fuss with scratch-off cards or number slips for a chance to win big. The Virginia Lottery's Scrooge game is taking the Bah Humbug out of the holiday season. It's a unique online game where the aim is to get a cluster of three or more matching symbols to win a prize. Player Cindy…

Winnings ・ 17 December 2023

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Graton Resort & Casino Marks 10-Year Anniversary

ROHNERT PARK, CA - As Graton Resort & Casino marked its 10-year anniversary this week, there was much to celebrate, according to a news release. Since opening its doors Nov. 5, 2013, in Rohnert Park, Graton Resort & Casino has attracted more than 50 million visitors. With a full-time staff of roughly 2000 team members, Graton marks its first decade…

Jobs ・ 11 November 2023

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Las Vegas Woman Sues Casino for $15,000 Claiming Roulette Ball Injury

Las Vegas inhabitant, Dalease Brown is bringing a lawsuit against the Gold Coast Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, seeking $15000 for damages. The basis for her case revolves around an injury she claims to have sustained to her eye due to an errant roulette ball. In her assertions, she points out that the dealer's conduct was negligent, thereby leading to…

Law ・ 04 October 2023

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Blackjack player sues Ameristar Casino, city of Black Hawk and others over alleged detainment for card counting

A blackjack player from Georgia allegedly found himself detained at Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk for the gambling practice of card counting, according to his lawsuit against the casino, the city and others. Faced with a long layover at Denver International Airport, plaintiff Joseph Shiraef decided to spend that time on Oct. 19, 2021, about an…

Incidents ・ 09 August 2023

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Virginia man misses $145 million jackpot by one number

ANNENDALE, Va. (WRIC) - A Virginia man missed a $145 million jackpot last month by just one number, but still walked away with $1 million - and an idea for his wife's birthday. Man Nguyen purchased the Mega Millions ticket online before the February 28 drawing and matched all five regular numbers on his ticket - but then it came time to draw the…

Winnings ・ 29 March 2023

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Momentum grows for Vietnam’s pilot casino program for locals to be extended

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Finance says a pilot program allowing locals to gamble at Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc island must be extended in order to gauge its true effectiveness. Speaking with local media outlet Tuổi Trẻ, Nguyen Duc Chi confirmed the Ministry of Finance has submitted a request to the Politburo to extend the program, citing…

Law ・ 11 January 2023

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Song wins WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas

Gaming News 20 December 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Stephen Song outlasted a field of 5430 entrants to be crowned Champion at the inaugural WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas yesterday, claiming the grand prize of $712650."Honestly, it's incredible," said Song. "There were so many points in this tournament where I was under 10 bigs from Day 2…

Industry ・ 21 December 2022

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Couple pleads guilty to stealing $500G from casino by cheating at baccarat

SACRAMENTO (KRON) - A couple in California has pleaded guilty to grand theft in connection with a gambling scheme that bilked over half a million dollars from a casino. Prosecutors said the husband-wife duo of Eric Nguyen and Khan "Tina" Tran conspired to cheat at baccarat while Tran was working as a dealer at the 580 Casino in Livermore. Tran…

Baccarat ・ 19 November 2022

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$40 mln online soccer gambling ring busted before World Cup

An online football betting ring worth over VND1 trillion ($40.3 million) was busted by police just days before the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar. Nguyen Duy Tung, 31, and five others have been detained pending investigations into gambling and organizing gambling, police in the northern province of Bac Ninh said Wednesday. Tung has been heading…

Incidents ・ 17 November 2022

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Couple convicted of stealing $500G from casino

SACRAMENTO (KRON) - A couple in California has pleaded guilty to grand theft in connection with a gambling scheme that bilked over half a million dollars from a casino. Prosecutors said the husband-wife duo of Eric Nguyen and Khan "Tina" Tran conspired to cheat at baccarat while Tran was working as a dealer at the 580 Casino in Livermore. Tran…

Incidents ・ 29 October 2022

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Sydney’s Star Told to Pay Disabled Gambler AU$285,000

A judge has ordered The Star in Sydney to pay a disabled gambler for a disputed 2019 jackpot. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The New South Wales (NSW) District Court has ordered The Star casino in Sydney to pay a disabled gambler his AU$285000 (US$195910) dues after a friend cranked out the jackpot win on his behalf. Friday's ruling also stipulates that…

Winnings ・ 19 September 2022

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Vietnamese parents buy back children from Cambodian casino mafia

Four families in Hai Phong City visited Cambodia to pay thousands of dollars in ransom to get their children back after the latter were tricked and trafficked by an acquaintance. Nguyen Tuan of An Duong District in Hai Phong learned late March that his teenage son wished to travel to Cambodia and work with his friends. It was Nguyen Van Anh, 45,…

Innovation ・ 29 August 2022

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Banned Australian Gambler Who Lost $950,000 Sues Casino

An Australian gambler who lost AUD$950000 at The Star casino in Sydney has gone to court to overturn the ban she was later given, claiming her membership was withdrawn for no reason. Beauty therapist Kim Huyen Tran Nguyen has launched a lawsuit in the New South Wales Supreme court against the casino, alleging that the one-year ban she was handed in…

Covid ・ 01 August 2022

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Jamul Casino awards $1.2 million jackpot to San Diego resident

Gaming News 29 July 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- On 25 July, Jamul Casino awarded $1.2 million to Phuc Nguyen from San Diego. Phuc, who plays several times a month, bet $5 to win the jackpot while playing Super 4 Blackjack Progressive. The winning hand occurred when the Royal Flush in Diamonds was dealt at 12:35 a.m. on Monday. This is another example…

Winnings ・ 29 July 2022

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Summer promotions are here at Graton Casino!

ROHNERT PARK - In this hot summer, come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination - Graton Resort & Casino - to cool down the heat! The last Friday of June and July there is Big Ford Truck Giveaway, where it is guaranteed to give out a Ford F-150 at 10 p.m. and cash prize drawings every hour from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Plus, there will be…

Innovation ・ 04 June 2022

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How California North Coast casino owners up the ante in search for new workers

Buoi Nguyen took a roll of the dice when he left a casino job he'd been at for seven years to join Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park. "A lot of times, it's not always greener on the other side of the pasture, but I wanted to take a chance to move up in slots, so I did," said Nguyen, who in 2013 left Cache Creek Casino in Sacramento to join…

Covid ・ 21 April 2022

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Couple Cheated California Casino of $500K, Ended in Jail

A duo has succeeded in cheating the 580 Casino in Livermore, California out of more than $500000 but their triumph was short-lived after the casino and investigators realized about the scheme and went after them. Eric Nguyen and spouse Khan "Tina" Tran pled guilty last week to various charges after they were apprehended for their involvement in the…

Law ・ 04 April 2022

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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Receives Two SlotTrak Innovation Awards from Volante Software

Highland, CA, March 11, 2022 --( PR.com)-- Volante Software has revealed that Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is the recipient of two out of its three SlotTrak Innovation Awards. In its very first year, the award celebrates the success of Volante's clients utilizing the company's SlotTrak management system. Trusted provider of software…

Strategy Guide ・ 12 March 2022

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GemUni disrupts crypto gaming with the Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play To Earn

GemUni, a Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play-to-Earn, has announced that its upcoming Initial DEX Offering will be conducted on three launchpads GameFi, Red Kite and KrystalGO on January 19th. GemUni is building a Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for everyone around the world to engage in Fun, Easy, and Play-to-Earn NFT Casual Games &…

Industry ・ 17 January 2022

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Star Casino Manager Fired for Gambling With Staff Money

A gaming manager at The Star Sydney who borrowed over AU$7000 (US$4978) from employees to feed her gambling addiction has lost her job and received a ban from the casino. She will also no longer have the option of working in the industry after the province's gaming regulator revoked her license. borrowed thousands of dollars from her employees Minh…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

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CASINO EMPLOYEE SACKED FOR BORROWING CASH FOR GAMBLING

A gaming manager at The Star was sacked and banned from the casino for borrowing cash from her employees to fund her gambling habit. The Casino Special Employee, Minh Nguyen, used her position as an assistant gaming manager to borrow thousands from her staff, some of which was not paid back. Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority Chairman Phillip…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

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PAPD makes gambling arrests

A police investigation into reported illegal gambling linked to 8-liner machines led to an arrest and the closure of one location as well as an arrest at a separate business. Ngan Kieu To, 46, of Port Arthur was arrested Nov. 4 for gambling promotion while working at Lucky's Game Room, 1110 Ninth Ave. Bond was set at $750, which she posted the…

Incidents ・ 13 November 2021

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$617-mln transnational gambling ring cracked

More than 200 police officers helped take down a VND14 trillion ($617.8 million) online gambling ring operational across Vietnam. The Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security had on Nov. 4 sent 15 task forces to inspect various addresses in Hanoi, northern provinces of Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai…

Incidents ・ 08 November 2021

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How important is background music for online players?

How often do you listen to music? Can you imagine a day without it? Do you have a favorite genre? If you can answer these questions, then you can be considered a big fan. During human history, music played different roles. It is part of traditional and cultural heritage, an inevitable part of religion and society. But, did you ever think about how…

Movies ・ 20 October 2021

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Man faces murder charge in Las Vegas casino fight after 73-year-old man dies

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man accused of punching another man in a casino fight and causing his death is now facing a murder charge, according to Las Vegas court records. Michael Shane Saunders was initially charged with battery for the Aug. 27 fight in the lobby of the STRAT Hotel but the charge was upgraded to murder after the victim, 73-year-old…

Land-based ・ 14 October 2021

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Werrington Man Almost Misses $1 Million Win After Forgetting Lotto Ticket

Three weeks after the draw, a Werrington man has finally come forward to claim his $1 million Lotto win, explaining he'd completely forgotten he'd even bought the ticket. The New South Wales player held one of the two division one winning entries nationally in Monday & Wednesday Lotto draw 4100 on Monday 2 August 2021. Each division one winning…

Lottery ・ 23 August 2021

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Nevada Gamblers Win Fourth of July Weekend Jackpots

A number of gamblers hit it big over the Fourth of July weekend at Nevada casinos, with the top jackpot sum amounting to almost $1.4m. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Fourth of July weekend is always a time of great revelry in the United States. But a number of individuals were celebrating more than others after managing to win big jackpots at…

Religion ・ 07 July 2021

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$481K slots jackpot rolls into place at Strip casino

It's the gift that keeps on giving. Lisa Q., from El Cajon, California, turned a $5.60 bet into more than $481000 on Sunday when five jackpot symbols scattered on the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation slots machine at The Venetian, according to a company news release. Jelly of the Month Club participation was not included. Winners across the…

Winnings ・ 06 July 2021

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Saturday X Lotto Win Reignites The Grey Nomad Dream For Kilkenny Couple

An emotional Kilkenny couple's dream of becoming grey nomads and travelling around the world can now come true after scoring $2.9 million in the weekend's Saturday X Lotto draw. The South Australians held one of the two division one winning entries in Saturday X Lotto draw 4163, drawn Saturday 12 June 2021. Speaking to an official from The Lott,…

Lottery ・ 15 June 2021

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Bitcoin Association President spells out Bitcoin's gambling use cases

Bitcoin has plenty of use cases, and thanks to the unlimited scaling of the Bitcoin SV (BSV) blockchain, gambling is one of them. In a recent discussion with Fundstrat's Tom Lee and David Grier, Bitcoin Association Founding President Jimmy Nguyen spoke about two examples that show how BSV is the perfect home for gambling operations. Nguyen began by…

Crypto ・ 19 January 2021